Px7 S2

"The sound of the PX7 S2 is excellent. I would describe them as neutral-warm."

Users overwhelmingly praise the sound quality, describing it as excellent, neutral-warm, crisp, detailed, and natural, with deep bass that doesn't cloud the midrange.

"Thankfully, the PX7 S2 is the most comfortable headphone from B&W that I’ve used. They are actually more comfortable to me than the new Sony XM5’s but not as comfortable as the Bose QC45."

Comfort is subjective, with one user finding them the most comfortable from B&W but less so than Bose QC45, while another user found Bose QC better for comfort.

"Battery life is excellent at up to 30 hours with a 15-minute charge from a dead battery giving you 7 hours which is superb."

Battery life is consistently described as excellent, with a specific mention of a 15-minute charge providing 7 hours of playback.

"Build quality of the PX7 S2 is excellent. ... it’s well put together and upon flexing and bending the headphone, it doesn’t feel like it’s going to break under normal use."

The build quality is highly praised, with users noting premium materials and a solid, well-put-together construction, despite using lighter plastics than older models.

"Call quality on the PX7 S2 is okay. In a quiet environment, your voice will come through loud and clear. However, if there are loud noises in the background, the noise gate in the microphone will make you sound a bit muffled..."

Call quality is described as 'okay' in quiet environments but can become muffled in noisy backgrounds, with users preferring competitors for this aspect.

"The Bowers & Wilkins app is pretty solid and allows you to adjust between ANC, Transparency and off, adjust the tonal balance of the bass and treble..."

The headphones offer good connectivity with multi-point support and useful app features like wear sensors and EQ, though the button customization is noted as a minor drawback.

"The Px7 S2's sound profile is exciting and clear, especially in the vocal range."

The sound quality is consistently praised for its detail, clarity, and engaging nature, especially in vocals and midrange, though some note that bass can sometimes be overpowering or muddy.

"I wore the Px7 S2’s for hours a day while testing, and the padding on the headband is cushy enough that the weight never pressured the top of my head."

Comfort is generally rated as good for long listening sessions due to plush padding, although some reviewers mention the earcups can be a bit small or the clamping force slightly firm.

"The headphones' 30-hour battery life is average by current standards, but it will certainly be sufficient for most."

Battery life is consistently reported as 30 hours with ANC on, which is considered average to good and sufficient for most users, with fast charging providing ample additional playback time.

"The PX7 S2e is sturdy and well-finished in every respect, without forgetting practicality."

The build quality and design are frequently highlighted as premium, stylish, and well-executed, with high-quality materials and a refined aesthetic.

"While it is better compared to the PX7, my voice still sounds boxy and a little distant."

Call quality is described as decent but flawed, with the microphone sounding boxy and distant, and struggling with background noise like wind or traffic.

"The Bowers & Wilkins Music app is helpful for a few reasons. Firstly, as is typical, product firmware updates are made available through the app."

Connectivity is good with Bluetooth 5.2 and support for aptX codecs, and features like wear detection and USB audio are appreciated, but the app is considered basic with limited EQ and ANC controls.

"The sound is outstanding and analytical, and I'll explain what I mean."

The sound quality is consistently praised as excellent, detailed, balanced, and refined, with a wide soundstage and controlled bass, often cited as a major strength and a reason to choose these over competitors.

"They're really comfortable as well; there's plenty of padding here, there's loads of padding on the ear cups; it's nice and soft; it's not too warm."

The headphones are frequently described as very comfortable, with ample padding and a good distribution of clamping force, suitable for long listening sessions, although some users with glasses or larger heads might find the fit slightly less ideal than some competitors.

"Battery life is rated at 30 hours which is fantastic; anything above 25 hours is perfect for most people."

Battery life is consistently rated as excellent, meeting the advertised 30 hours and offering a very useful fast charge feature, which is more than sufficient for most users' needs.

"the overall build quality feels great, and the buttons materials also feel really high-end."

The build quality is widely praised for its premium materials, luxurious feel, and solid construction, though some long-term concerns about the durability of headband padding and ear cushions have been raised.

"In very windy and noisy environment the call quality on the px7 s2 suffers quite a bit"

Call quality is described as adequate or good in quiet environments, but reviewers note it can suffer significantly in noisy or windy conditions, with some users experiencing issues or preferring competitors for calls.

"The PX7 S2 supports Bluetooth 5.2, which brings strong, stable connectivity and multi-point pairing."

The headphones offer solid connectivity with Bluetooth 5.2, support for aptX Adaptive, and multipoint pairing, along with useful features like a built-in DAC for wired listening and a well-designed app, though some features like the wear sensor are noted as unreliable.